Current Price $255.00
Color: Cotopaxi Black
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Details & care
Our newly redesigned Allpa 42L reflects our quest for pack perfection. While all the customer-favorite features of our bestselling Allpas remain, we’ve made a few game-changing updates. New features include better weight distribution and air mesh shoulder straps for an ultra-comfortable carry, an exterior stretch water bottle pocket, and a luggage pass-through strap that easily slides over the handle of a roller bag (like our Allpa Roller Bags). Most importantly, our Allpas are now made with 100% recycled fabrics.
- Suitcase style, full-wrap zipper opening Internal pocket configuration: 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small Stretch mesh water bottle pocket (up to 32oz) Front zip accessory pocket with internal organization & key clip Front zip accessory pocket also compatible with Allpa X Hip Pack 3 grab handles: side, top, and bottom 15" padded & fleece-lined laptop sleeve Roller bag-compatible pass-through handle on back 4 exterior webbing loops for attaching extra gear Security anti-theft YKK zippers with lockable main compartment Tuckable shoulder straps & hip belt Designed to transfer weight to hip belt Ergonomically comfortable shoulder straps
- Item #10911825
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Cotopaxi
This Certified B Corporation is named for an active stratovolcano in Ecuador, where founder Davis Smith lived in his youth. Known for its inventive, thoughtful approach to design, Cotopaxi guarantees every product for 61 years. One percent of its revenue is donated to charities worldwide.
Most helpful positive review
Mar 2, 2026
Allpa 42L for Life!
This bag has traveled all around the world with me. The accessibility, the comfort, and the reassurance of a lifetime warranty that I know they stand behind, is next level. This is the best bag I’ve ever had.
Kelly G.
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Most helpful critical review
Dec 5, 2025
Waiting to get my bonus packing cubes
Hey guys - I got my pack, but when I ordered it, the promised bonus packing cubes didn't arrive. I registered a case with you, and you have promised to send them . Could you confirm that the bonus cubes are on the way? ONce I receive them I'll give a proper reivew. Thanks!
Daniyal M.
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Kelly G.
Reposted from Cotopaxi
Mar 2, 2026
Allpa 42L for Life!
This bag has traveled all around the world with me. The accessibility, the comfort, and the reassurance of a lifetime warranty that I know they stand behind, is next level. This is the best bag I’ve ever had.
Karie H.
Reposted from Cotopaxi
Mar 1, 2026
Amazing
My husband has used this bag for a couple of years on many adventures. Unfortunately, it got caught in a conveyer belt at the Denver airport so this is a replacement. He could have used the money to get any bag he wanted but he chose to get the same exact alpa 42.
Willie C.
Reposted from Cotopaxi
Feb 28, 2026
Solid backpack
This backpack carried me through 3 weeks of South American travel. It has been through the wringer and is still here to carry me home.
Bayla M.
Reposted from Cotopaxi
Feb 26, 2026
Excellent
I travel often in looking for different career opportunities, and this bag is excellent for this purpose! It provides me the opportunity to travel without the hassle of having to check a bag and waste time waiting around, as well as being able to carry it on my back with ease instead of needing to roll it around! I've purchased many Cotopaxi products, and I have never once been disappointed. Can not recommend enough!
Emery G.
Reposted from Cotopaxi
Feb 20, 2026
Amazing product and service
My bag had a snapped clip after a whole semester traveling and provided a replacement. The bag was great for week long trips!!!
Ashley T.
Reposted from Cotopaxi
Feb 9, 2026
I love the look and
I love the look and feel of this pack. The suitcase style and multiple pockets are also helpful. The laptop storage is an added bonus. This pack is great for week long trips abroad.
